Highest-Rated Arts & Culture Charities in New Zealand

Updated November 2026 · Algorithmically generated

Arts and culture charities in New Zealand with the highest overall scores according to our methodology.

How this list is generated: Filtered to ICNPO sector "Arts & Culture", ranked by overall score. Only active, rated charities with financial data are included.

This list is generated algorithmically from data filed by charities in their annual returns with Charities Services. It does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or assessment of operational quality. Rankings reflect data-derived metrics only and are subject to change at any time as new data is filed or our methodology is refined.

Inclusion on or exclusion from this list should not be the sole basis for funding, donation, or partnership decisions. We encourage independent due diligence. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors.

Generated: 12 November 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#CharityGradeScoreRevenue
1
Kati Huirapa Runaka Ki Puketeraki Incorporated

Arts & Culture · Karitane

A93$2.9M
2
Maoriland Charitable Trust

Arts & Culture · Otaki

A93$3.4M
3
Atiawa Ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust Board

Arts & Culture · Waikanae

A93$1.9M
4
The Tauranga Art Gallery Trust

Arts & Culture · Tauranga

A93$8.8M
5
N
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua

Arts & Culture · Dannevirke

A93$6.7M
6
C
Christchurch Symphony Trust

Arts & Culture · Christchurch

A93$3.7M
7
R
Ruapotaka Marae Society Incorporated

Arts & Culture · Auckland

A93$4.4M
8
Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society Incorporated

Arts & Culture · Wanganui

A93$131K
9
Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust

Arts & Culture · Blenheim

A93$2.1M
10
A
Art Deco Trust Incorporated

Arts & Culture · Napier

A92$2.3M
11
D
Digital Media Trust

Arts & Culture · Wellington

A91$1.8M
12
T
The New Zealand Archive of Film Television and Sound Nga Taonga Whitiahua me Nga Taonga Korero

Arts & Culture · Wellington

A91$20.9M
13
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation

Arts & Culture · Auckland

A91$483K
14
L
Lions Club of Toko and Districts Charitable Trust

Arts & Culture · Stratford

A91$135K
15
The National Pacific Media Trust

Arts & Culture · Auckland

A-90$9.1M
16
W
Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Trust

Arts & Culture · Rotorua

A-90$6.3M
17
Chamber Music New Zealand Foundation Incorporated

Arts & Culture · Wellington

A-88$684K
18
R
RNZWCS LIMITED

Arts & Culture · Christchurch

A-88$2.1M
19
T
Te Runanga A Rangitane O Wairau Trust

Arts & Culture · Blenheim

A-88$3.3M
20
D
Deane Endowment Trust

Arts & Culture · Wellington

A-88$674K
21
Circa Theatre Incorporated

Arts & Culture · Wellington

A-86$2.3M
22
N
Napta Charitable Trust

Arts & Culture · Auckland

A-86$9K
23
R
Rotary Club of New Plymouth North Charitable Trust

Arts & Culture · New Plymouth

A-86$20K
24
T
The Royal New Zealand Ballet Foundation Trust

Arts & Culture · Wellington

A-86$191K
25
G
Gow Family Foundation

Arts & Culture · Auckland

A-85$1.5M
26
T
The Laurie Coon Foundation

Arts & Culture

A-85$112K
27
T
The Blumhardt Foundation

Arts & Culture · Wellington

B+85$116K
28
T
The Robert and Barbara Stewart Charitable Trust

Arts & Culture · Christchurch

B+85$273K
29
T
Te Awamutu Brass Band Incorporated

Arts & Culture · Te Awamutu

B+84$41K
30
A
Aukaha (1997) Limited

Arts & Culture · Dunedin

B+84$6.5M

Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.